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Tourism Sector

Banking High on Emerging Markets

Mauritius tourism industry has experienced major changes since the last decade. We are largely dependent on European visitors, with France being our largest market followed by UK and Germany. However, since 2008, with the diversification strategy adopted, emerging markets like China and India made it among the top 10. Recently, tourist arrivals from Asia and the Middle East have increased significantly.  How can we tap the potentials of these emerging markets and consolidate our position?

Salon du Prêt-à-Partir

Three Days of Perfect Deals for a Wonderful Vacation

Looking for the perfect deal for this summer? Still confused about where to go? Looking for a destination within your budget? Then you should not miss the Salon du Prêt-à-Partir, which has opened its doors as from today till Sunday at Swami-Vivekananda Pailles. Presented by Events Plus in collaboration with Défi Deal, the Défi Media and Radio Plus group with Air Mauritius as main partner, you get the best travel offers.

Tom Perry : “A well-regulated industry adds to the investment attractiveness”

Money laundering is becoming a worldwide phenomenon. Mauritius continues to play a strategic role as a fully complaint international centre. In a recent visit to Mauritius in the context of a partnership of the International Compliance Association (ICA) with the Temple Professional, Tom Perry, Senior Manager, International Compliance Association, in this exclusive interview talks about the importance of compliance to regulate this sector as well as elaborates on the scope of employment.

The Aging Readiness & Competitiveness Report:

Potential of the Elderly to Contribute to the Economy

Earlier this week, AARP released its 2018 Aging Readiness and Competitiveness (ARC) research examining how different countries like Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Lebanon, Mauritius, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, and Taiwan are preparing themselves to face the challenges and opportunities presented by the aging population.

Desyrani Rampertab

A Strong Passion for Health Quality Improvement

The youngest President of the Association of Physiotherapists of Mauritius, Desyrani Rampertab wears several hats. A lecturer and a qualified physiotherapist, Desyrani is a young lady of strong conviction. She has been able to carve a niche for herself not only in Mauritius but also hogging the limelight across Africa and USA.

Bollywood adapts Mauritian novel “Lal Pasina”

The Story of Mauritian Forefathers Soon on Big Screen

There is good news coming directly from Bollywood. A historical movie is in planning stages on the subject of Indian indentured labourers in Mauritius. The major part of the movie will be shot in Mauritius itself. Although the makers are trying to rope in big Bollywood names like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Nawazzudin Siddiqi for the lead roles, our local artists will also be given the opportunity to play a few, other roles.